Oakland Zoo features a variety of dining opportunities for the entire family. In addition to the food options inside the Zoo, visitors are welcome to use the picnic tables and benches, or sprawl out in the meadow. Outside alcohol is not permitted to be brought the zoo. For the safety of the animals, the Zoo does not provide straws.
Measure Y Oakland Resident DiscountOakland residents receive a discount on all daytime admission tickets, made possible by Measure Y. Thank you for your support!
To receive this discount, use the “Reserve and Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select Oakland Resident Discount Tickets. Proof of residency is required at entry, see the webstore for additional details and restrictions.
There is no Oakland Resident Discount on memberships or special events.
Teacher DiscountTeachers* receive a discount on daytime admission to the Zoo for themselves and one guest per visit. To receive this discount, tickets must be purchased online, in advance. Use the “Reserve & Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select Teacher Discount.
*Teachers of TK-12 students only. Teachers can be from any U.S. state or region, and must present proof of current employment (e.g., teacher staff ID card, verification from school administrator on official letterhead, recent paystub).
USA Military/Veteran DiscountIn honor of their service, Oakland Zoo is pleased to offer active-duty USA military personnel, spouses of active-duty USA military personnel, and USA veterans a discount on daytime admission.
To receive this discount, use the “Reserve and Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select USA Military & Veteran Discount Tickets. Proof of active duty or veteran status required at entry, see the webstore for additional details and restrictions.
There is no USA Military/Veteran discount on memberships or special events.
Reciprocal Member BenefitsOakland Zoo participates in the AZA reciprocal membership program, giving 50% off daytime admission to members of partner organizations including San Francisco Zoo, Happy Hollow Zoo, CuriOdyssey, and Lindsay Wildlife Experience. For a full list of AZA partners, please see our Reciprocity List.
We also offer 50% off daytime admission to members of Lindsay Wildlife Experience and the Association of Zoo and Aquarium Docents & Volunteers.
To receive the discount, use the “Reserve and Buy Tickets” button under General Admission for Nonmembers on our Tickets page and select Reciprocal Member Tickets. Proof of active membership at your home zoo/aquarium required at entry, see the webstore for additional details and restrictions.
There are no reciprocal benefits for Oakland Zoo membership fees or special event tickets.
Service Dogs are PermittedIndividuals with disabilities may bring their service dogs to the Zoo. Download our Service Dog Policy for more information and a Service Dog Map to better understand where service dogs are allowed within the zoo.
Other Pets are Not AllowedDogs or other pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds or in parking areas.